1139 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-family house at 1139 Clarkson Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Ephraim Okounev, has experienced various maintenance issues since 2021, with a particular cluster of problems in mid-2023. The building, constructed in 1910, is currently showing three open violations from an August 2021 inspection of apartment 2R, including defective carbon monoxide detectors, missing bathroom ceramic tiles, and previously noted hot water issues (which were certified as corrected). Apartment 2F has two open violations from January 2021 related to a door refit and a past mouse infestation, though the latter was certified as corrected in May 2021.

The building has experienced multiple plumbing issues across both units, including multiple toilet and sink problems between 2021-2024, as well as electrical issues involving outlets and switches. More recent history shows a pattern of unsanitary conditions, with two pest-related complaints filed in June 2023, though no violations were issued following HPD inspections. The property experienced heating/hot water issues in late 2022 affecting the entire building.

Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods from 2022-2025, and a 2018 complaint regarding an illegal conversion was found to have no violations warranting further action. A food establishment complaint in 2024 regarding a foreign object in food was responded to by the NYC Health Department and subsequently closed. While many complaints have been resolved through inspections and corrections, the presence of open violations from 2021 and multiple service requests over the years indicates ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.